Patents by Inventor Mark W. Colton

Mark W. Colton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5744940
    Abstract: A self contained generator set of the type which includes a fuel tank made up of a base section and a pair of vertically extending tower sections. The motor generator assembly is mounted on the base section between the two vertically extending tower sections. A passageway is formed in each of the vertically extending fuel tank sections by communicating openings formed in opposite side walls of each of the fuel tank sections with a pipe section welded thereto. The passageways allow passage of the motor generator assembly's exhaust pipe and the generator's power cable therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Mark W. Colton, Vincent P. Fecteau, Vincent D. Green
  • Patent number: 5739675
    Abstract: A self contained engine driven electrical generator having two easily separable major components. The first is a support section which includes the fuel tank for the generator and structural support means interconnecting portions of the fuel tank. The support section also facilitates mounting the generator to a refrigerated container with which it is adapted to be used. The second section is a power generation section, which includes the engine, the electrical generator and the radiator for cooling the engine, all integrally assembled into an easily removable unit. Other major components of the generator, including a control box, battery, battery charger, air filter, fuel filter, and muffler form integral parts of the power generation section. All mechanical, fuel and electrical connections may be readily disconnected to facilitate removal of the power generation section from the support section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent D. Green, Todd W. Wilson, Mark W. Colton
  • Patent number: 5678512
    Abstract: A self contained motor generator set including an integral fuel tank, which defines a space which supports and partially contains the motor, generator and related components. The exhaust pipe of the motor passes through an opening in the fuel tank. The fuel tank and an outer cover cooperate with the radiator and fan of the motor cooling system to define a cooling air flow path. Ambient air for cooling the motor is drawn through openings in the front of the cover, through the radiator and into the space containing the components to pressurize the space. Air exits from the space through the exhaust pipe opening in the fuel tank and through outlet openings in the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventor: Mark W. Colton
  • Patent number: 5590806
    Abstract: A fuel fill pipe shelf for a generator set fuel tank is mounted in the upper end of a tower of the fuel tank. The fuel pipe shelf comprises an insert which is welded into an opening in the upper end of the fuel tank. The insertcupies a volume which otherwise would be part of the interior of the fuel tank. The fuel fill, vent and fuel gage are all supported on the fuel shelf. As a result, the fuel fill, fuel gage and vent are all within a protected recess in the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent D. Green, Mark W. Colton